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Edinburgh arts venue developer goes back to the drawing board

The pavement outside fire-hit Debenhams store is due to return to pedestrian use by the end of the year

Pavement next to fire-hit store set to reopen by end of year

Amanda Mathewson, left, in Kirkcaldy before the childminder was jailed at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court after she admitted wilfully neglecting and abandoning children in her care engaged in a "course of deception" to hide her offending from parents

Childminder who neglected and abandoned children jailed for two years

It felt too soon to 'Be Ready' in my serene and secure Edinburgh home

Douglas Stuart

'Masterpiece' novel named as Scottish Book of the Year
John of John has also been shortlisted for the Booker Prize

Here's what we know about the new series of Shetland so far.

Everything we know about Shetland series 11 - including release date

Jen Inglis, mother of Calum Inglis, holds a picture of him outside the Crown Office in Edinburgh

Firm and health board admit criminal charges after inmate Covid death

The first wave of acts for Download 2027 will soon be announced.

When is the Download 2027 line-up announced?

A police van burns in Glasgow after officers and paramedics were hit with fireworks

Paramedic hurt and police vehicle torched as crews hit with fireworks

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Scotland Leader Malcolm Offord at a campaign rally in Aberdeen earlier this year (Picture: Paul Reid/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: It's time to cap political donations in the UK

Fraserburgh was found to be among the most affordable

23 towns in Scotland where homes cost less than two years' earnings

Politics

First Minister John Swinney

John Swinney confirms SNP U-turn on new North Sea oil and gas

The First Minister spoke out against a potential ban on new oil and gas developments

MSPs in charge of Holyrood committees to get an extra £15,500 pay

Presiding Officer Kenny Gibson says the extra pay reflects the ‘significant additional demands’ of t...

The three favourites to win the Democratic Presidential Nomination.

Democratic Presidential Nominee Odds: The 10 leading candidates

It’s now looking more likely than ever that a Democrat will be the next American President.

Plans to demolish Edinburgh's Argyle House and build homes and hotels Ian Swanson

Information chief's verdict on SNP public sector reforms: 'Don't'

Scotland’s information commissioner says his department’s workload has increased by 83 per cent in o...

SNP says it has no plans for a dedicated wildfire helicopter

Despite a summer of devastating wildfires, the Scottish Government says it has no plans to procure a...

UK News

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaults

Here's who left The Great British Bake Off tent after episode seven.

Who left Bake Off last night? What happened during Free From Week

A painting by William John Huggins depicting the capture of the Spanish slave vessel Dolores by HM brig Ferret in 1816. Picture: Print Collector

Slavery reparations? Why UK has paid its dues in blood and treasure Murdo Fraser

Chancellor John Healey holds out the famous red Budget Box in Downing Street, ahead of revealing its contents to the Commons. Picture: Henry Nicholls

SNP's reaction to Budget just exposed how foolish they really are Jackie Baillie

Last week's Star Baker Tom will be hoping to impress once again during Free From Week.

What week is it on Bake Off? When it's on tonight and week 7 theme

Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey aren't saying, but the signals about an early election were clear to see in last week's Budget. Picture: Ian Vogler/pool

Another general election! Labour looks set to go to the polls early Brian Monteith

World

Nigel Farage, arguably the chief architect of Brexit, campaigned for Donald Trump ahead of the 2016 US presidential election. Picture: Jonathan Bachman

A decade on, why it could be game over for Trump, Brexit and populism Scotsman comment

Donald Trump points to a stack of his trademark red baseball caps bearing the slogan, 'Trump was right about everything!' at a pre-election rally in Texas. Many voters appear to disagree. Picture: Kent Nishimura

The encouraging reasons why America finally turned on Donald Trump Henry McLeish

It's the way he tells them? Donald Trump's style of humour is being turned against him. Picture: Kent Nishimura

Five new reasons to laugh at Trump (and why that matters in Scotland) Ian Johnston

Succession star Brian Cox is among those Scots to have made a host of donations to the Democrats. Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros Pictures

Exclusive Brian Cox among Scots backing Democrats in US mid-term elections

America is changing: Here's why Scotland should care Donald Maynard

Whakaari, also known as White Island, lies off the coast of New Zealand.

New Zealand Volcanic Eruption: Alert level raised on Whakaari island

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Obituaries

When he retired, Tony Currie was the longest-serving TV announcer in Britain

Scotsman Obituaries: Tony Currie, the first voice heard on Radio Clyde

Away from his professional interests, John Mackenzie was a magistrate and school governor

Scotsman Obituaries: Prof John MacKenzie, influential historian of empire

Lena Martell, pictured here in 1968, was described as ‘Scotland’s Shirley Bassey’ (Picture: Powell/Daily Express/Getty Images)

Obituary: Lena Martell, chart-topping singer and entertainer

James Desmond Buxton was Scotland correspondent for the FT during a historic period

Obituary; James Desmond Buxton, business journalist and foreign correspondent

Transport

'Huge day' for far-flung Fair Isle residents as new ferry unveiled

CalMac ferry funnel painted on Oban trig point sparks controversy

Bomb threats disrupt multiple flights across Europe

Three people were killed in the Carmont derailment on August 12 2020. (Photo by RAIB)

'Risk of another devastating crash unless rail work brought in-house'

Education

Mairi McAllan

Cut to school days 'risks damaging already low attendance rates'

Alyn Smith has said colleges play a ‘vital role in the economy’

Colleges 'will need £2.5bn to maintain campuses suitable for teaching'

Ever younger pupils are being support for mental health

Primary one pupils offered counselling to cope with anxiety

Truancy has been rising in Scotland schools since the pandemic

Police called to schools 'every single day' to deal with phone threats

Environment

Whitelees windfarm near Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire

SNP putting 'thousands of jobs at risk' with onshore wind uncertainty

The Acorn project will be based at Shell's St Fergus gas terminal near Peterhead

Exclusive SNP’s climate targets thrown into doubt over 'fairy tale’ technology

A floating wind turbine from the Kincardine offshore windfarm off the coast of Scotland (Image: Flotation Energy)

Scottish jobs and investment 'in jeopardy' over UK renewables pivot

Health

Rona Lindsay, left, could hardly walk because of drug and alcohol addiction but has since rebuilt her life with help from Edinburgh Recovery Activities and its Monday morning boot camp

Addiction is lonely and the support of good people is vital to beat it Rona Lindsay

Health Secretary Angela Constance.

Constance: Scotland will be better served with two mainland NHS boards

Even sparklers can be dangerous if not treated with care.

Firework Safety: Ensure your Bonfire Night doesn't end in disaster

Hospital emergency departments should be nowhere near the point of 'collapse'. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Why SNP should be terrified by NHS's latest 'normalised horror story' Scotsman comment

Crime

Police are investigating after a body was found inside a burned-out vehicle in Renfrewshire.

Police probe after body found in burned-out vehicle in Renfrewshire

Handout photo courtesy of Alexa Manganiello of a group of about 15 women who attended the Go&Glow run club last Wednesday, when a man, who was also running in the park, swore at women in the group three times.

Women’s club members feel ‘intimidated and unsafe’ after abuse on run

Repetitive work helped young lawyers build judgment, says Rob Aberdein

AI may mean death of legal apprenticeship

Children across the globe have a better chance of justice thanks to UN rules (Picture: Adobe)

Getting justice for children

Alexis Graham is a Partner, Private Wealth and Tax, Shepherd and Wedderburn.

‘Testamentary freedom’ is not as ‘free’ as you might think in Scotland

The concept of a 'reasonable excuse' is intended to be considered in real-world circumstances of individual taxpayers, says Kerri McHale

Sometimes ‘but I didn’t know’ are the magic words

Weather

Workers are pictured on a damaged pylon in Kintyre

Hot and cold climate extremes push UK’s energy system to its limits James Mollard and Matthew Wright

In North Ayrshire, the search for a person thought to have been swept into the sea at Largs by large waves was suspended after nobody was found. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Scotland weather: Appeal to trace missing man seen in water at Largs

Scotland’s leaders and innovators to take centre stage in new ‘power list’

Edinburgh firm’s £2.2m boost to create disposable cardboard inhaler

Four fintech firms share £200,000 to help develop ‘responsible’ AI

Heriot-Watt hails ‘milestone’ chip that promises sharper views of universe

UK Trending

The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin